I love my job and I know I am very lucky but still, if you audition and you don't get it, it still affects you. Olivia Colman affectauditionjob Change image and share on social
I eat a bit too much; my teeth aren't perfect; I've got eye bags. I look like a normal 39-year-old woman - but in England, no one minds that. Olivia Colman bagbiteeat Change image and share on social
I had a lovely, feral, free childhood - out and then come back when you're hungry or it gets too dark. I feel slightly cruel that I'm not offering my children the same. Olivia Colman backchildchildhood Change image and share on social
If I didn't have children I might be more of a lush than I am. I like booze. I struggle with smoking. And I'm a big swearer. I'm trying to rein it in but I do think it's a nice seasoning of language. Olivia Colman bigboozechild Change image and share on social
My daughter's still so tiny at the moment; she's just a sweet little meaty thing. But of course, you always think about what you want for them, don't you, and like any parent I want my children to be happy more than anything. Olivia Colman childdaughterhappy share on social
I think a good dollop of sadness is quite a useful thing in comedy sometimes. I think if everyone's happy all the time, it's a bit dull. It's like salt and caramel - you wouldn't imagine they would go well together, but they do. Olivia Colman bitecaramelcomedy share on social
I'm always keen to have more training as a charity patron. Olivia Colman charitykeenpatron Change image and share on social
I was always pretty ambitious, although it probably helps that I can't do anything else - apart from cleaning lavatories. But I remember my mum once said, 'I suppose you'll give it a year and see if you can make it as an actress?' And I said, 'No Mum, I think I'll give it 10.' Olivia Colman actressambitiousclean share on social
I remember doing one of those computer careers tests. It told me I'd make an ideal HGV lorry driver because I've got 100 per cent spatial awareness. I'd be able to back them into tight parking spots. Olivia Colman awarenessbackcareer Change image and share on social
I've been with my husband and friends for so long, I've forgotten what is unappealing to new people. Olivia Colman forgetfriendhave Change image and share on social
